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Brazil oil workers to strike in protest of Petrobras' austerity measures

Brazil oil workers to strike in protest of Petrobras' austerity measures

The Brazilian federation for oil workers (FUP) announced a two-day strike warning against Petrobras, the state-owned oil company, on Thursday. "In protest at the stagnation in the negotiations with the company," a statement said.

The oil giant has pledged to implement austerity measures in response to lower oil prices.

Petrobras reported earlier this week a first-quarter earnings.

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The firm said it would need to reduce its investment by 35.2 billion reais (6.25 billion dollars) if Brent crude oil prices fall.

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FUP stated that "dissatisfaction grew after statements made by Petrobras Chief Executive Magda Chambriard, signaling plans to contain expenses, despite the positive financial performance of the company,"

Petrobras’ variable compensation plan, and its cost-cutting policies that FUP called "incoherent", are the main issues of negotiation between the union and company.

Petrobras didn't immediately respond to an inquiry for comment.

(source: Reuters)